Facetted Emerald Necklace 1a1a323c9122451bc64a4c69f68a3b3b When first discovered in 1834

When first discovered in 1834

many other camel herders knew of the rocks existence

when it needed to either defend itself from large carnivorous predators

” The large area over which the pieces were spread out suggests that the original meteorite broke apart upon entering the Earth’s atmosphere

Facetted Emerald Necklace 1a1a323c9122451bc64a4c69f68a3b3b When first discovered in 1834Emerald is a rare and valuable gemstone that is a variety of the mineral Beryl. They receive their beautiful green coloration from trace amounts of Chromium. Emeralds tend to have numerous inclusions, so unlike diamonds, which are magnified 10x to grade their clarity, Emeralds are graded by the eye. If "by eye" an Emerald has no visible inclusions, it is considered flawless. Emeralds have long been associated with beauty, health, and happiness. Early